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John McGarry Obituary
Nov 24, 1923 - June 19, 2019
John J. McGarry, age 95, of Stratford, beloved husband of Frances (McGovern) McGarry, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mr. McGarry was born November 24, 1923 in New Haven, son of the late Henry and Mary (Kelly) McGarry and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II, a graduate of New York University and was a retired woodshop teacher for Bunnell High School. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and NY Giant fan. He enjoyed woodworking, carpentry, golfing, reading his daily "NY Times" cover to cover and was an all-around handyman who could fix anything. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include his daughter, Lynn Atkins; granddaughter, Chloe Atkins and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Gail McGarry. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial Monday, June 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Saint Mark Church, 500 Wigwam Lane, Stratford. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull, CT. Friends may visit with his family before Mass time from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St., Stratford. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the ASPCA, 359 Spring Hill Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, www.aspca.org/donate. For further details or to leave condolences, please visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.
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June 27, 2019
My Deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of John. May the comfort of our heavenly father who is our Rock & Stronghold give you peace and in this time of grief. He is our shield and the God of refuge. Psalms 18:2. Sincerely, JR
Paul Gallichotte
June 24, 2019
One of my very first colleagues at BHS...RIP my friend!
Ed Roberts
June 23, 2019
If I live to be a hundred I shall never forget
John McGarry. His wit, His knowledge, His example. His love for his family and concern for our country.
Susan Sawyer
June 23, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Gail at Golf Digest.
BOB MASTRONI
June 22, 2019
John was a true wit, his sense of humor was always spot on. I loved visiting his class, and he would always impart some pearl of wisdom. Truly one of my all time favorites. I will miss his unique voice and his sharp personality.
Bob Mastroni
randy motasky
June 22, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing. I was a student of his in 1960-1 at SHS when he went to BHS I would work with him nights. I still build furniture and guitars. Thank You John for letting me work with you.
Randy Motasky
June 22, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing. I was a student of his in 1960-1 at SHS when he went to BHS I would work with him nights. I still build furniture and guitars. Thank You John for letting me work with you.
Randy Motasky
Ruth Korpita
June 22, 2019
God bless Mr. McGarry, he was my woodshop teacher, we were the 1st class of girls at Bunnell to take woodshop, and I still have some of the things that I made in class. Rest in peace. Ruth Korpita (maiden name was Berry). Plus I believe he was also my driver's ed teacher.
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